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Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.
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Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.
With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.
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Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.
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Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand the other person.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening in real life conversations.
With Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.
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This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.
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